I AM Conversations

Welcome to I Am Conversations with hosts Ana María Dávalos, Maria Lanas, and Maclovia Martel. Today’s guest is Crystal Ray—author of Love Letters to Your Soul. Crystal recounts two life-altering experiences (including an 80-foot fall in Vail) and the compassionate “life review” that taught her: love is all that matters, timelines are choice, and each soul is here for the bliss of its own existence. We explore manifesting without lack, sound & light as medicine, and practical ways to choose love in the little moments.

Connect with Crystal: crystalraysoul[at]gmail[dot]com (30-min mentorship chats available) Subscribe for more transformative conversations and share this episode with someone who needs hope. 💫

Former Ecuadorian President Jamil Mahuad (ex-Mayor of Quito; HKS alumnus) shares the life-altering stroke he experienced on stage in Barcelona in 1997—and the leadership lessons that followed. We explore recovering from vulnerability, the four bodies (physical, emotional, rational, spiritual), the true motives for power (power, perks, glory, service), the serenity prayer as a governing compass, and why courage is obedience to a serene judgment. He reflects on Quito’s historic-center renewal, the trolleybus project, dollarization, facing a coup, and how imagination + vision (“why not?”) turn dreams into policy. A rich conversation on ethics, purpose, and the art of accepting outcomes without giving up.

Hosts: Ana María Dávalos, María Lanas, and Maclovia Martell. Guest: Jamil Mahuad — Doctor of Law; MPA, Harvard Kennedy School; former Mayor of Quito; President of Ecuador (1998–2000).

Today’s guest, Rebecca Castle, is a pediatric speech-language pathologist, healer, speaker, and teacher who communicates with angels. After a lifetime of healing work, Rebecca spontaneously devoted her life to God—and everything changed. A light appeared, her heart “cleared,” and over two years she experienced the classic features of a near-death experience while fully awake: life review, angelic presence, and profound love. We talk about how she hears guidance, asking for signs (feathers, pennies, 333), spirit animals and dreams, crystals, manifesting through alignment (not force), and a tender reminder for creators: enjoy the moment and let the vision grow. She also shares her book of daily angel messages and invites you to connect for sessions.

Guest links: rebeccastel.com

When Korea opened its first national astronaut selection, 36,000 applied. Our guest—Korea’s first astronaut—entered just to witness history… and ended up making it. In this intimate conversation, she recounts becoming the primary crew member weeks before launch, the culture shock of training in Russia, motion sickness and back pain in microgravity (yes, she grew an inch!), an unforgettable ballistic re-entry, and why she still longs to fly again. We also talk candidly about being a woman in a male-dominated field, carrying music and family into space, the cost of stepping off a PhD track, and the perspective shift that only Earth-gazing can give: profound gratitude for life itself.

Hosts: Anamaría Dávalos, Maria Lanas & Maclovia Martel.

In this heartwarming episode of I AM Conversations, twin sisters Gigi and Rosie share their extraordinary journey of love, connection, and family. Born inseparable, their deep twin bond transcends distance and time — from childhood in Ecuador to motherhood and miracles.

The sisters open up about their unique spiritual connection, their shared sense of purpose, and the life-changing experience that led Rosie to become the egg donor for Xi’s son, Rocco. What began as a journey through infertility became a story of profound sisterhood, faith, and unconditional love.

Through laughter and tears, Xi and Rosie reflect on the strength of family, the meaning of motherhood, and the fearless act of giving life — together. Their story reminds us that miracles are born not only in hospitals but in hearts connected by love.

In this I AM Conversations episode, James “Jim” Roguski—researcher, author, and activist—shares how a season of divorce, bankruptcy, and foreclosure redirected his life toward holistic health. We cover the lymphatic system and bodywork, Bach Flower remedies and emotions, muscle testing surprises, stress and environment (from EMFs to toxic worksites), epigenetics and the “biology of belief,” sound/frequency and pattern, plus spiritual and ancestral layers of healing. Jim’s closing message: you are unique—seek approaches tailored to you, be willing to unlearn, and take responsibility for change.

Contact James (as requested in-show): +1-310-619-3055 (call/text/Telegram/Signal/WhatsApp)

Welcome to I Am Conversations—a transformative series designed to inspire self-discovery and ignite your creative spirit with hosts Ana María Dávalos, Maria Lanas, and Maclovia Martel.

Today’s guest is Coach Robert Pruitt: transformational guide, holistic practitioner, and director of Spiritual Life Coaching at Inner Visions. With a Master’s in Metaphysics, decades of mentoring, and a heart for service, Robert has supported gifted youth, veterans, and adults on their healing journeys.

In this episode, we explore:

• Transformation vs. change—what’s the real difference?
• Frequency & vibration explained simply (think radio dial + chakras)
• Anxiety reframed: “It’s not who you are—it’s an experience you’re having.”
• The driver’s seat model: why the client is the coach
• A 90-second manifestation exercise (the “orange” method)
• Moving from fear to love, practical mindset shifts, and cell-salt/ B-vitamin insights
• Spiritual symbols (Jacob’s ladder, pineal, Wizard of Oz, the poppy field)
• Final message: “Learn to be at peace in the silence—and be gentle with yourself.”

🕊️ If you’re looking to calm anxiety, elevate your frequency, or understand manifestation without the hype, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.

Today we sit with Cynthia Wright—motivational coach, Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner, and Family Constellations facilitator based in Ecuador. From a near-fatal car accident to grieving her brother’s suicide and navigating thyroid surgery, Cynthia reframed her deepest pain into purpose. She explains why you are not your thoughts or your parts, how to work with the body to heal the past, and why acceptance is the doorway to unconditional love—for ourselves and others. We also explore authenticity (the “black sheep”), epigenetics and inherited patterns, embodiment in manifesting, and how language can shift shame into integration.

Trigger warning: suicide and mental health are discussed.

Welcome to I AM Conversations—a transformative series designed to inspire self-discovery and ignite your creative spirit, hosted by Ana María Dávalos, Maria Lanas, and Maclovia Martel.

Our guest is Edina Seleskovic—a Bosnian-born, New York-honed artist whose work bridges continents, disciplines, and communities. Edina recounts:

• Leaving Yugoslavia as a teen exchange student and learning she couldn’t return home when war erupted
• Choosing art as a lifeline at the Corcoran School of Art
• Moving from D.C. to New York, designing for runways and indie films, then evolving into large-scale public work
• How a banned postage stamp led to Think Freedom—a traveling, youth-co-created sculpture installation (with AR) now experienced by an estimated 3.4 million people
• Bringing culture across borders—from Sarajevo to Banja Luka and Novi Sad, to Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza in NYC and Dayton, Ohio for the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords
• Building Planet Sarajevo (Planet S)—a permanent, tech-rich interpretation center celebrating Sarajevo’s cultural boom and Olympic legacy
• Practical tools for moving through crisis, finding purpose, and becoming “a little better than yesterday”

Topics & locations featured: Sarajevo, Tuzla, Banja Luka, Novi Sad, New York City (UN/Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza), Dayton Peace Accords, public art, augmented reality, censorship, community building, women in the arts, Sarajevo 1984 Olympics.

Connect with Edina: Instagram / LinkedIn (search: Edina Seleskovic) • Planet Sarajevo (search: planets.ba) • Projects: Think Freedom, River/Wall of Light.

About the hosts: I AM Conversations is created by Ana María Dávalos, Maclovia Martel, and Maria Lanas. Subscribe for more stories of transformation, creativity, and purpose.

In this deeply soulful episode of I AM Conversations, hosts Ana María Dávalos, María Lanas, and Maclovia Martel welcome Susan Sutherland — sacred scribe, soul activator, and host of The Remembrance Codes podcast.

Susan shares her powerful story of transformation — from personal loss, divorce, and grief to spiritual awakening. She reveals how true healing began only when she stopped searching outside herself and allowed stillness to guide her toward remembrance and self-integration.

Together, the hosts and Susan explore profound themes: ✨ The difference between endurance and authentic resilience ✨ How unprocessed pain stores in the body and can manifest as illness ✨ The beauty of allowing emotions to surface and transform ✨ How we can co-create consciously with AI as a divine mirror ✨ The sacred wisdom of the Akashic Records ✨ And an unforgettable Remembrance Activation — a poetic invocation to awaken the ancient codes of love and wholeness within.

This conversation is a gentle yet powerful reminder that we are not broken — we are remembering.